Berkshire's operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2009 are summarized in the following paragraphs. However, we urge investors and reporters to read our 10-Q, which has been posted at www.berkshirehathaway.com. The limited information that follows in this press release is not adequate for making an informed investment judgment. For this reason, whenever possible, we will post our report on a Friday afternoon so that investors and reporters have a maximum amount of time to digest the information contained therein before the onset of trading.

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2009 and 2008 are summarized below. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis. (Dollar amounts are in millions, except for per share amounts).